5 Books to Read This Father’s Day

Whether you’re celebrating a dad, stepdad, grandad, or any father figure who means the world to you, there’s nothing better than sharing a story together. This Father’s Day, skip the socks and surprise him with a book that brings laughter, love or a little nostalgia. From giggle-worthy picture books and hands-on fun with Bluey to heartfelt reflections on what it means to be a dad, these five picks are perfect for giving as a gift he’ll actually enjoy.

So grab a cuppa, find a comfy spot and dive into one of these dad-approved reads.

Hugs for Daddy by Louise Coulthard, illustrated by Patrick S. Brooks

I love you, Daddy. Your hugs make the hard things easier and the best things even better I agree Daddy, you show me the big wide world. You hold me tight as we gaze upon its wonders from way up high. Little ones will love sharing this beautiful story with their Daddy on Father’s Day and all year round. Told from a child’s point of view, the sweet story about how every interaction is better with a hug, combined with stunning illustrations, will delight father and child as they read together.

Buy a copy of Hugs for Daddy here.

Happy Father’s Day by David Creighton‑Pester

This moving picture book is a love letter to all dads. With a wonderfully heartfelt message, it’s the perfect present for any dad – on Father’s Day and all year round! A truly gorgeous picture book celebrating fathers everywhere!

Buy a copy of Happy Father’s Day here.

Bluey: Father’s Day Fun

Father’s Day means fun for the whole family! Join Bluey and Bingo as they get crafty and make good times. A fun-filled craft book for kids of all ages. Bluey is an award-winning preschool show about Bluey, a blue heeler pup, and her family. Airing on ABC KIDS, the show has amassed legions of dedicated fans and hugely popular ranges of books, toys, clothes, games and more.

Buy a copy of Bluey: Father’s Day Fun here.

Father Figures edited by Paul Connolly

Twenty of Australia’s brightest and funniest writers share the joys, hazards and mysteries of fatherhood and how we all relate to ‘dad’. The shape of the family tree has changed irrevocably in recent decades, and there is no such thing as a ‘typical dad’ anymore (though dad jokes like cockroaches, never seem to die). From the grim archetype of the emotionally distant father to the bumbling man-child who’s a pair of underpants away from being an ape, there has never been more freedom for men to choose what sort of dad they want to be. Or, for that matter, so many opportunities to stuff it up.

Buy a copy of Father Figures here.

My Dad Thinks He’s Super Funny by Katrina Germein & Tom Jellett

A book for anyone whose dad has made them laugh – or cringe! When is a joke a Dad joke? When it’s fully groan. When someone rolls their eyes at Dad, he just rolls them back. My dad thinks he’s super funny. In this follow up to the bestselling My Dad Thinks He’s Funny and My Dad Still Thinks He’s Funny, Dad is up to it again. His audience has grown by one, and family life continues to provide an endless supply of fresh and brilliant comedic material for Dad. At least he seems to think so.